clergy
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Normally, when a death occurs inside a cellblock, facility executives dispatch clergy, rehabilitation coordinators, and mental health counselors to conduct psychological welfare checks.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“And if their organizations could not get their people to come serve on a clergy visa, that was the most unfortunate message they could possibly send.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Democrats have a long tradition of clergy in politics, but predominately among African Americans.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
"There were some major things like seven Georgian houses in Minor Canon Row just outside the cathedral, accommodation for staff, clergy, and an organist's house," he says.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
It was an old Anglican private school, established for the daughters of English clergy, property owners, and overseers.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
The clergies of Whitehaven, Egremont, Seascale, Gosforth and surrounding areas have met a number of times since the shootings.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2011
Can kings or clergies alter The crackle on one plate?
From Rhymes a la Mode by Andrew Lang
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World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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